Am I able to reserve a space in front of my store if I am having construction work done or am I able to reserve a space in front of my apartment when moving in or out?

Yes. You can call our offices (231) 922-0241 to request a meter bag be placed over the meter(s). Please have the location information available when making the request to ensure the right meter is bagged: business/apartment location, meter number, request start/end dates, and payment information.

I noticed that a meter bag expired yesterday and is not being used. Can I remove it?

No. The public is not permitted to tamper with or remove meter bags. You should call our office at (231) 922-0241 and an enforcement officer will remove the bag for you.

I have a Right-of-way permit do I have to pay for bagged meters?

Yes. The ROW permit specifies that parking should be setup through Parking Services.

Call our offices no later than 2 PM the date prior to the work being performed to ensure access to the requested space(s).

I bagged a meter and an unknown vehicle is parked in my spot. What should I do?

If a space is available at a location that is close in proximity to your requested location, you may park in the open space. Call our office (231) 922-0241 to let us know that you moved to a new space to avoid being cited, and whether or not to tow the vehicle that has parked in your space.

The vehicle who is parked in the bagged space will be cited for improper parking and where prohibited by sign.

We would like to avoid towing vehicles, but will act upon your request if the bagged space is required.

I have a food truck. Am I allowed to bag a meter?

Food trucks must have a valid Mobile Food Vending License from the City Clerk's Office, but you are required to activate the meter.

865.09...and such Mobile Food Vending Unit shall not be restricted to the hours where parking would otherwise be allowed in the particular space...Any Mobile Food Vending Unit parking in a metered parking space with a valid Mobile Food Vending License shall activate the meter at all times while parked by depositing the appropriate sum of money into the parking meter.

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